Best Tourist Places to Visit in Rwamagana, Rwanda, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Rwamagana, Rwanda, Africa

Rwamagana is the capital city of Rwamagana district in the Eastern Province of the African country, Rwanda. Rwamagana is located around 50 km east of the national capital, Kigali, between 1°57′09″ S latitude and 30°26′16″ E longitude. Rwamagana is located 1,528 meters above sea level, covering an area of 87 sq. km. Rwamagana is a commercial city, owing larger proportion of its economy from coffee production and shopping sector. There is also a large parish church, a conference centre, secondary schools, petrol stations, a post office and health clinics.

How to reach Rwamagana?

Due to its nearness to the national capital, Kigali, reaching Rwamagana would not be a difficult task for visitors. Rwamagana is catered by the Kigali International Airport with flights from Dubai, Entebbe, Brussels, Amsterdam, Doha, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Douala.

There are airport taxis and minibuses always gettable at the airport to cross the distance of 50 km between the airport and Rwamagana. Rwamagana has a good connectivity by bus to all the major cities of the country through Kigali. The local transportation of Rwamagana is served by buses, rental cars and moto taxis.

Food and Shopping in Rwamagana:

Like other towns and cities in Rwanda, Rwamagana is also famous for its traditional market, where visitors can purchase everything what they expect from African cities. Rwamagana offers a wide range of dishes at upgraded restaurants. Due to shops and restaurants’ number is less in Rwamagana, so it would be better and memorable if visitors drive towards the capital, Kigali (around 50 km from Rwamagana).

What to do in Rwamagana?

Hiking
Village tours
Shopping

What to see in Rwamagana?

Rwamagana Parish Church:

The Rwamagana Parish Church is one of the important religious sites as well as tourist attractions of Rwamagana. It is located at the western end of the city, featuring striking interior and exterior designs. The church is famous among both devotees and visitors.

Kigali:

Situated around 50 km west of Rwamagana, Kigali is the cultural, economical and political capital of Rwanda. The city itself is very colorful, holding different tourist attractions like the Presidential Palace Museum, the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, the Kandt House Museum of Natural History and a ballet school, Ballet Rwanda and art houses, Inema Art Center and Ivuka Arts Kigali.

Akagera National Park:

Established in 1934, the Akagera National Park is located around 30 km east of Rwamagana. The park is spread over an area of 1,200 km², featuring three diverse eco-regions like mountain, swamp and savannah. Including giraffes, the park is rich in wildlife species. Visitors generally choose guided tour to explore this natural magnificence, which is also recommended.

List of other places of interest in and around Rwamagana includes:

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
Kandt House Museum of Natural History
Kigali City Tower
Presidential Palace Museum
Ballet Rwanda
Inema Art Center
Ivuka Arts Centre
Librarie Ikirezi
Mambas Club
Ntarama Church
Muslim Quarter
Casino Kigali
Yego Arts studio

When to travel Rwamagana?

The best time to visit Rwamagana depends on visitors’ interest, however, for sightseeing and other outdoor activities, from June to September is ideal.

Accommodation options in Rwamagana:

Hotels are limited in Rwamagana, on this point, visitors are advised to reach the capital, Kigali, which is around 50 km west of Rwamagana, home to all sorts of accommodation options, including world class hotels. Some nice hotels in Rwamagana and Kigali include: